WASHINGTON — Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser, has been granted his permanent security clearance, a person briefed on the matter said on Wednesday, ending a period of uncertainty that had fueled questions about whether Mr. Kushner was in peril in the special counsel investigation. Mr. Kushner is a senior presidential aide with a prominent role in Middle East diplomacy. background checks dragged on for a year and became one of many political distractions for the White House. Top-secret clearances are typically required for people viewing foreign intelligence or sitting in on high-level White House meetings. White House officials were adamant that the lengthy process was not unusual for a government official who has a complicated financial history and many foreign contacts.

Source: New York Times May 23, 2018 18:03 UTC